Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Nebraska: Steps, Cost & Forms
Verified against Nebraska District Court and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.
In Nebraska, you restore your former or maiden name after divorce through the divorce decree — request it in the divorce and the decree is your legal proof. There is usually no extra court fee. Then update Social Security first, then the DMV, then your passport. No newspaper notice is required.
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What it costs
Restoring a former name is handled within the divorce; no separate name-change filing fee
District Court in the county where you have lived for at least one year
Step by step
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Ask the District Court to restore your former or maiden name in your complaint or decree of dissolution of marriage — request it while the divorce is pending so it is included in the final decree.
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If the dissolution is already final and did not restore your name, ask the same District Court to modify the decree or file a standard adult name-change petition instead.
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Get a certified copy of the dissolution decree from the clerk of the District Court.
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Use the certified decree to update Social Security, then the Nebraska DMV, then your passport and financial accounts.
Official forms
Every link goes to the official court or government host — never a paid re-host.
| Form | Code | Official link |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Social Security Card | SS-5 | Open ↗ |
- • Restoring a former name in the divorce decree avoids the separate petition, publication, and filing fee required for a standalone name change.
Then update your IDs
Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Nebraska license, then your passport and accounts.
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Restoring Your Name After Divorce in Nebraska: FAQ
Can I restore my maiden name without paying again in Nebraska?
What if I forgot to ask for my former name in the divorce in Nebraska?
Do I need to publish a notice to restore my name after divorce in Nebraska?
What's the first ID to update after a divorce name change in Nebraska?
Sources
Every fee, court, rule, and form on this page traces to an official government source:
- nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/name-change/adult-name-change
- nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/name-change
- dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/name-change
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We're re-confirming some fee details for this state against the county court. Always confirm the exact current fee with your court clerk before you file.